Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Afternoon in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Ludowici, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
259.2 mi
417 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
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6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johns Creek, GA
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Ludowici, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Ludowici, GA covers 259.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Groomsbridge Road, Grove Point Road, Medlock Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.6 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Groomsbridge Road | — | — |
| Grove Point Road | — | — |
| Medlock Bridge Road | — | — |
| Peachtree Parkway | — | — |
| GA 141 South | — | — |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | — | — |
| I 285 East | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Groomsbridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Ludowici, GA.
1
Start on Morgan Hill Court
269 ft
·
17 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
2
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Grove Point Road
4
Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
5
Continue on Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Parkway
6
Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 285 East
9
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 675 South: Macon
11
Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
12
Merge slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon, Savannah
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
15
Continue straight
96 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward GA 57: Stillmore, Reidsville
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
GA 57: Stillmore, Reidsville
17
Turn right onto Aline Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Aline Road
18
Continue on Main Street
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Barnard Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnard Street
20
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
22
Exit the roundabout
4.5 mi
·
6 min
23
Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Cecil Nobles Highway
24
Continue on North McDonald Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North McDonald Street
25
Turn right onto West Academy Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Academy Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.6 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.6 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ludowici, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Johns Creek, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Johns Creek, GA
This is one driving day of about 259.2 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Johns Creek, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.6 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.53 one way
$81.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.32 | $88.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.97 | $95.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.23 | $114.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.22 | $12.44 |
| Efficient EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.68 | $10.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.7 | 1 | $36.29 | $16.59 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ludowici, GA
Afternoon in Ludowici on Saturday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
259.2 mi in 5h 12m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Groomsbridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Ludowici, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 259.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Ludowici, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ludowici, GA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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